Saudi Arabia Approves New Regulations to Boost Tourism Industry

Saudi Cabinet approved 24 regulations for Saudi Tourism Authority to boost tourism industry under Vision 2030
Regulations enable authority to establish marketing offices domestically and internationally to promote Saudi Arabia as top tourist destination
Authority to collaborate with government bodies to set visitor targets and strategies for travel destinations
Mandated to develop comprehensive tourism marketing plans and policies, promote tourist sites and events, and maintain database of destinations
Granted independent annual budget to oversee promotional campaigns, propose investments, and coordinate with stakeholders on marketing policies